AT&T To Allow GoogleVoice and Skype as VOIP

The Washington Post is reporting that AT&T may allow VOIP apps such as Google Voice and Skype to operate on their networks, including on devices such as the iPhone. This could hopefully open up the door to the (re)introduction of some appstore apps and features which would permit the use of non-cellular voice communication on the devices.

Perhaps it’s due to the suspected end of AT&T’s exclusivity deal with the iPhone, and they are trying to grab as many new customers by luring them with the iPhone’s apparent new feature set before it becomes available to the other wireless providers. With Bell and Telus getting the iPhone in Canada soon, we may see some movement in this area in Canada as well.

macrumors.com is also carrying the story, and there is usually good commentary there.

Update: It’s hit all the blogs now.
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